Name: Sphinx Hotel
Address: Weteringschans 82, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Amsterdam, 1017 XR, Netherlands
Rating: 4

Smoke-free property

Heating

Ticket assistance

All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

No elevators

Reception desk

General

Non-smoking rooms

Family room

Rooms

Safe-deposit box

Luggage storage

Services and amenities

Vending machine

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet access

Internet

English

Languages Spoken

Tour assistance

Tourist services

Family/Kid Friendly

Kids

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Extra decontamination measures

Personal protection equipment for guests

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the hotel

Vijzelgracht

De Pijp

Weesperplein

Amsterdam City Centre

Heineken Experience

Rijksmuseum

Museum Square

Flower Market

Van Gogh Museum

Munt Tower

Stopera

Stedelijk Museum

Waterlooplein

Hortus Botanicus

Vondelpark

Dam Square

Royal Palace

New Church

Oude Kerk

Artis Zoo

Homomonument

Anne Frank House

NEMO Science Museum

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Viewpoint Groot Hoogwaak

Offem

Museum Engelandvaarders

Beach Noordwijk aan Zee

Arboretum Trompenburg

Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Stadhuis

Beurs World Trade Center

De Doelen

Rotterdam City Theatre

Maritime Museum

Railz Miniworld

Blijdorp Zoo

Witte de Withstraat

Sonneveld House

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

Erasmus Bridge

Netherlands Architecture Institute

Kunsthal Rotterdam

Wereldmuseum Rotterdam

Nederlands Fotomuseum

Euromast

Sphinx Hotel

Amsterdam

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

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9-beds

king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

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6-bedrooms

not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

The hotel is super well situated, we had a spacious, simple and with all the necessary staff  room. Yes, it is very simple, but clean. The wall are tiny, but yet we haven’t had any troubles sleeping through the night

Great value for money

We were 5 persons and we shared a 5 single bed room. it was better than we expected, in a very nice neighbourhood just 3 min bicycling to dam square,  the room was big enough breakfast ok ,staff friendly and helpfull.,

GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY!!!!!!

Thanks to the owner who very helpful,kind and friendly!! Very clean, comfortable and nice room which have a private toilet and bathroom ( super clean) and very nice breakfast and coffee! :) it is also walking distance to city and close to the bus stop, even train station is not far from there! Thank you very much especially Mr. Zhao!! Thanks for the hospitality and everything! We really appreciate it!!!

Very nice stay

Owner, Fung, was absolutely nice! He understood what I was requesting and was generous enough to accommodate my need. The rooms are tiny and walls are thin, yes, but his kindness and awesome customer service just makes everything better!

Location is great too! Walking distance from so many restaurants and shops. There’s even a supermarket at the corner. 1min way!

The owner is nice!!

With five friends free-styling across Northern Europe we we're looking for an inexpensive hotel for the night. The Sphinx Hotel turned out to be ideal with a 5 bed room with connecting bathroom that was clean and fresh. Perfectly located away from the larger squares, but walking distance to everything. Polite and helpful staff with the ability to store baggage for late departures.

Ideal group accomodation

We enjoyed staying at the Budget Sphinx Hotel, Amsterdam. The room had a television and shower, and looked out onto the back of the houses behind. The breakfast buffet was nice and the location of the hotel is very good.

Hotel Sphinx

First of all the location was fantastic, 10 min walk away from Rembrandt Square. The rumours about the steep stairs were true, may cause some issues if you're elderly or overweight. Didn't know what to expect after reading some of the negative reviews but the room was absolutely fine for 5 guys who didn't sleep much. I would recommend bringing earplugs if you want to get the head down for a few hours. Decor could have done with freshening up. The shower itself decided what temperature of water you got and the handle seemed ineffective. The window opened fully so you could climb out onto a makeshift balcony next to the fire escape for any smokers. Didn't encounter the threatening cleaner who was mentioned in previous review.

The Sphinx Hotel which we dubbed "The Cecil Hotel"

The Sphinx Hotel was a nice stay, we were 6 and stayed in a room for six. The shower had high pressure, which is always nice to have (especially for long hair).
No loud noises, it was quite calm.

There was no breakfast possible, and the stairs are quite steep, which could be a downside for some people.

Nice stay in the heart of Amsterdam

During my trip to Amsterdam, I opted to stay at the Budget Hostel Sphinx for one night, paying 150€ for the accommodation. However, I must say that my experience at this hotel was far from pleasant. I have attached some pictures that clearly demonstrate the disappointing condition of the walls and furniture, which were notably dirty. Even the chair had holes, indicating a lack of proper maintenance.

I would rate the cleanliness of the room a mere 3 out of 10. The floor was gritty, and as I walked to the bathroom, I could feel sand underfoot. Although the bed sheets were clean, the overall state of the room left much to be desired. Neglected areas, such as the corner next to the bed, accumulated dirt, revealing a lack of attention to cleanliness.

Another drawback was the hotel staff's lack of proactive assistance. I had to wait until 15.00 to check into my room, which wasn't the most welcoming start to my stay. Additionally, the hotel building itself was quite small, and the staircase was tiny. This may pose a challenge for older guests or those with mobility issues, as reaching their rooms might be very difficult.

All things considered, I regret staying at Budget Hostel Sphinx and would advise others to explore alternative accommodation options in Amsterdam. A hotel of this standard is not worth the price, and I believe there are much better choices available in the city that would provide a more comfortable and enjoyable stay.


nightmare in Amsterdam

Arriving at the hotel it appears to be very much budget accommodation but it does not reflect the price, There are plenty of places that are superior reflecting the price. booking.com advertised this place as central but spent 5 hours on foot from central station looking for this place, we got a taxi but it proved difficult as the taxi drivers had no idea where this place was !! 
The sphinx appeared a little tatty and dated, staff were quite nonchalant on checking in. 
We were then presented with the stairs !!! 
Make sure you equip yourself from mountain warehouse no before attempting !!! 
You should probably wear spiked shoes and have sticks and rock climbing clips and some altitude tablets before attempting the accent. 
I've seen less steep ladders !!! 
My friend and I had to sit outside the hotel and give ourselves a pep talk before climbing them. Once in our room there was no leaving !!
The room was small ... very small 
The duvets were too small for the beds 
All though the beds were actually reasonably comfy.
Under the beds there was sufficient dust to stuff a pillow.
The room was very hot but couldn't have the fan on as it was so close to the pillow it would have scalped me. 
The bathroom was clean however very small not to mention so close to the room that when my friend was "poorly" I could hear and smell everything.
The shower had its own mind it was either stone cold or boiling hot and wasn't really useable.
There was coffee and tea available at reception... however it was from a machine that wasn't functioning to its capacity and had to be checked and maintained by a member of staff that looked like their soul had be sucked from him 
Much like I felt after visiting 
Don't bother going

Helll nooo !!!

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